Best Glamping near Rensselaerville, NY

Max V. Shaul State Park Campground and Whispering Timbers Glamping are top choices for luxury outdoor accommodations in the Catskill Mountain region. These sites feature a range of glamping options including yurts, safari tents, and fully-furnished canvas structures with modern amenities. The accommodations include comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and climate control systems that allow for year-round stays. "This campground is a secret gem. They have new bathrooms/showers and family bathrooms," notes one visitor about Max V. Shaul. Whispering Timbers' geodesic domes and pods offer an upscale camping experience with private decks overlooking the scenic mountain landscape. Each unit includes picnic tables, fire pits, and access to clean shower facilities, making these locations ideal for travelers seeking nature without sacrificing comfort.

Treetopia Campground boasts custom-furnished treehouses with electricity, beautifully remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins nestled in the Catskill Mountains. The property features deck sites perfect for morning coffee while enjoying mountain views, and the extensively renovated bathroom facilities receive consistent praise. According to a camper, "The bathrooms and showers are out of this world! Best of any campground we've ever visited!" Nearby attractions include waterfalls within short driving distance, hiking opportunities at Vroman's Nose, and access to creeks for water activities. Most glamping sites in the area operate seasonally from May through October, though some luxury domes offer winter accommodations with heating systems for year-round unique glamping experiences.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rensselaerville, New York (38)

    1. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Fultonham, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-4711

    $21 - $50 / night

    "No hook ups, but there are water spigots nearby. There is a children's playground and pavilion. Firewood is available to purchase. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept."

    "They have new bathrooms/showers and family bathrooms. There's a playground, a pavilion, they do fireside jams. I wish they'd bring back open mic!"

    2. A Promise to Gaia/Garden of One

    1 Review
    Rensselaerville, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 797-3373

    $75 - $239 / night

    "Ashley here with The Dyrt, extending a warm welcome to your host Rachel. This property is rented to others to help maintain and expand native and pollinating species of plants."

    3. Nickerson Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Gilboa, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 588-7327

    "We had reservations about being side by side with other RVs but the site we were in was so big and being in a valley with huge trees all around a large open grassy area in the middle made everything feel"

    "Groups of sites sit on level terraces stepped down toward the river. The center area of each grouping of sites had a common use area with tether ball, playgrounds, privies, or additional parking."

    4. Country Roads Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-6397

    $34 - $55 / night

    "There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out. They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo"

    "We were escorted to our site upon arrival and I certainly appreciated that as we were very tired after a long day of travel"

    5. Whispering Timbers Glamping

    1 Review
    Hensonville, NY
    14 miles
    +1 (516) 729-6558

    $125 - $160 / night

    6. Frosty Acres Campground

    3 Reviews
    Duanesburg, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 864-5352

    "Winter campfires. Owners Mike and Sherri are great. Dumpsters, laundry with coin machine. Very remote. Windy as all get out. Elevation about 1409 feet."

    7. Brookside Campground

    5 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 678-9729

    "The bathroom and bathhouse were a bit run down looking from the outside, but inside they were updated and clean."

    "Nice and clean restrooms very friendly staff I would come back here again and recommended."

    8. Treetopia Campground

    2 Reviews
    Catskill, NY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 943-4513

    $60 - $100 / night

    "Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York!"

    "We went in late September and stayed on one of their deck sites with our Class B (Winnebago). I LOVED sitting out on the deck every morning for my coffee while taking in the fall air."

    9. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Springfield Center, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 547-8662

    $18 - $30 / night

    "Very quiet small campground - friendly staff - large spots/mainly bigger setups. Only downside is there is not a hiking/walking path down to the lake from the campground."

    "Beautiful views and great staff. Each tent site has its own fire pit with a grate for cooking."

    10. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ancramdale, NY
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 851-3631

    $21 - $195 / night

    "Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back."

    "Great beach, 5 minute drive from campgound. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten.

    One caveat: beware of site G006."

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Glamping Reviews near Rensselaerville, NY

156 Reviews of 38 Rensselaerville Campgrounds


  • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Treetopia Campground

    Amazing camping/Glamping!

    Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! We were able to meet Betty, Treetopia’s manager, who toured us around the campground and took us into each type of rental they provide for that special camping trip. They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins! Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains and all of the nature that includes. A wonderfully inspiring place! 😊👍🏻

    If you have an RV, they have 30/50 amp with electric and water. There is no sewer, but they have a dump-station and on-site Honeywagon truck that you can schedule. They staff was wonderful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! 💗

    For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • Nora S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Alder lake

    One of our favorites!!

    We arrived here early afternoon, which ended up being perfect timing as we could set up everything and catch sunset by the fire. The place is pretty easy to access with paved road the whole way there except for the last 1/2 mile where it is very bumpy. Some might say 4*4 but we made it just fine in our little Camry. There are two campsites located right outside of the park where you can park your car next to your tent but we opted to hike in. The first spot is less than 1/2 mile down the path, with the next three in the next mile. The campsites are very spacious with lots of room between you and other campers, and have a fire pit and some have picnic tables. We had a stellar time just hiking down the path and relaxing by the water. There’s no noise at night apart from the running water of the stream and we had a very peaceful weekend. We’re most definitely returning!

  • Y
    Jul. 5, 2021

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Good facility, lacks much to do

    We were there 4th of July weekend, and the park was fully booked. Very friendly rangers, electricity in bathrooms, hot showers, and a nice dishwashing and recycling center.

    The campsite connects to the beach area and there is boat rental, but no pets allowed in the beach area.

    For us, a drawback was a lack of any hikes connecting to the campsite.

  • R
    May. 28, 2019

    Cooperstown KOA

    Clean, friendly, quiet

    Most people that stay here are in RVs but we were tent camping and they have a nice wooded area with fire pits and a view of the rolling hills. Beautiful! This is our second Memorial Day weekend stay here and we chose it because the facilities are clean, the owners, staff and other guests are friendly and people respect the quiet hours which was really appreciated as we had a couple early mornings.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2020

    Cooperstown KOA

    Nice Park

    This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

    The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45’ motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

    Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Overall, nice.

    We spent a relatively quiet long weekend here on loop F 97, which is a bit removed from the main campground. It was a bit noisy on Saturday night but nothing disturbing.  This site also is bordered by a small stream so expect mosquitoes and the occasional visit from wildlife (we had raccoons at our site each night, so kept food in the car). Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table.

    There is a store just outside the entrance that sells ice, wood, groceries.  There are quite a few roadside firewood sellers that are reasonably priced.  The fire pit does not have a narrow grilling grate so bringing something to ensure your food won't fall through the widely spaced bars is helpful.  

    As I said, our site was out of the main population, but it was a bit of a hike to the restroom which is something to keep in mind if you've really got to get to a bathroom first thing in the morning.  

    There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Gloverville, so keep this in mind if you are planning on picking up essentials when you arrive.  

    There are no sites with electric.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2019

    Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

    Great Spot!

    Big and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need. Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back. Fire pits are great. Can’t wait to camp here again!

  • Christina  M.
    Jul. 28, 2017

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Great Place for First Timers

    I went here with two of my coworkers for a relaxing weekend getaway. I'm use to the rough and tough it of backpacking the AT Trail so this place had quite a few amenities I am not use to! Haha. We stayed at a platform tent site and were able to park two vehicles on site but the grounds had plenty of parking not too far from the sites. Each of the sites had a large platform (enough room for one very large tent or 2-3 smaller tents), a fire pit, and picnic table. You are very close to your neighbor in this area but when we were there everyone was very respectful. There was potable water a short walking distance away as well as flushing toilets. There was a very large open grassy field for play/sports, a playground and life guarded portion of the lake for swimming. This location was very accesible to the Bish Bash Falls trail and even had a few side trails to explore. This place is very good for easing on first timers and there were quite a few children so those who are parents should consider this a great place to get kids involved in the outdoors as well. There were other accommodations such as RV hook ups, events, and rentals but we weren't there long enough to take adavatage of those. Overall a great experience and relatively cheap for what you get. I believe it was around $30 for two nights which was the minimum.

  • Cheryl B.
    Mar. 5, 2021

    October Mountain State Forest Campground

    Excellent trails for hiking

    Beautiful area to hike. Quiet off the beaten path. There are 3 yurts available May-October (no dogs allowed in the yurts☹️. There are several tent sits available. Dogs are welcomed here! Every site has a fire pit and a picnic table.Highly recommend staying here if you are in the area!


Guide to Rensselaerville

Max V. Shaul State Park Campground sits tucked in the quiet village of Fultonham, NY, about 25 miles southwest of Rensselaerville. The campground operates seasonally from May 19 to October 10, with 30 campsites set on relatively flat terrain. Campers often mention the peaceful setting along the Schoharie Creek, with nearby attractions including several waterfalls within driving distance and hiking opportunities at Vroman's Nose.

What to do

Hiking at Vroman's Nose: Located near Max V. Shaul State Park Campground, this popular trail offers panoramic views of the Schoharie Valley. "There's no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and vromans nose," notes camper Brian H.

Explore nearby water features: Several campgrounds provide access to creeks, ponds or lakes. At Nickerson Park Campground, campers enjoy proximity to water recreation. "The staff was super helpful in explaining how to prepare our kayaks for use on the reservoir," shares reviewer Paummi S.

Visit local farms and markets: The region has numerous small farms and seasonal markets within a short drive. "We stayed in The Pines section. Spacious sites. Super friendly and helpful staff," reports Tom R. about Country Roads Campground, which provides a good base for exploring the agricultural landscape.

What campers like

Clean, modern bathroom facilities: Many campgrounds in the area have upgraded their facilities. According to a review of Treetopia Campground, "The bathrooms and showers are out of this world! Best of any campground we've ever visited!" The campground also features deck sites perfect for morning coffee while enjoying mountain views.

Spacious campsites: Campers consistently mention appreciating the ample space between sites. "The Max V. Shaul State Park is small and quiet - only 30 sites here, which are large, flat and sited well apart from each other," notes Holly R.

Wildlife and nature viewing: The natural setting supports diverse wildlife. At A Promise to Gaia/Garden of One, you'll find a "Plant, Wildlife and Butterfly Sanctuary" according to Ashley F., making it ideal for nature photographers and bird watchers.

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through October. Nickerson Park Campground runs "May 1 to Columbus Day," while others like Country Roads Campground operate "May 15 to Columbus Day."

Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have excellent water systems while others may have issues. A recent visitor to Nickerson Park noted, "BRING YOUR OWN WATER!!! It smelled like raw sewage, loaded with sediment and very discolored."

Cell service considerations: Coverage can be spotty in the mountainous terrain. At Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The light pollution is low," indicating its remote nature, though they didn't specifically comment on cell service.

Reservation requirements: Most sites require advance booking, especially during peak summer months. "The sites are a great size for accommodating two tents and have many people gather at meals," notes Leah B. about Glimmerglass State Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Rensselaerville, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Rensselaerville, NY is Max V. Shaul State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

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